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Pumpkin flowers vs. Vine spinach (basella) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pumpkin flowers and Vine spinach (basella)

  • Pumpkin flowers have less Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin B2 than Vine spinach (basella).
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 82% more than Pumpkin flowers.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pumpkin flowers, raw and Vinespinach, (basella), raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains less Sodium -79.2%
Contains more Calcium +179.5%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +170.8%
Contains more Potassium +194.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 52
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Contains less Sodium -79.2%
Contains more Calcium +179.5%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +170.8%
Contains more Potassium +194.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 52

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +38%
Contains more Vitamin A +310.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +264.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.7%
Contains more Folate +137.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 117% 0% 0% 94% 11% 18% 13% 0% 0% 45% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 480% 0% 0% 340% 13% 36% 10% 4% 56% 105% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38%
Contains more Vitamin A +310.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +264.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.7%
Contains more Folate +137.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +74.8%
Contains more Fats +328.6%
Contains more Other +197.9%
Equal in Carbs - 3.4
Equal in Water - 93.1
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +74.8%
Contains more Fats +328.6%
Contains more Other +197.9%
Equal in Carbs - 3.4
Equal in Water - 93.1

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pumpkin flowers Vine spinach (basella)
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Vine spinach (basella) Opinion
Net carbs 3.28g 3.4g Vine spinach (basella)
Protein 1.03g 1.8g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.07g 0.3g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.28g 3.4g Vine spinach (basella)
Calories 15kcal 19kcal Vine spinach (basella)
Calcium 39mg 109mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 0.7mg 1.2mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 24mg 65mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 49mg 52mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 173mg 510mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 5mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.43mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.7µg 0.8µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 1947IU 8000IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 400µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin C 28mg 102mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.05mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.155mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 0.5mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.053mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B6 0.24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 59µg 140µg Vine spinach (basella)
Tryptophan 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.039mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.036g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g Pumpkin flowers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Vine spinach (basella)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Pumpkin flowers
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
34%
Vine spinach (basella)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pumpkin flowers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169270/nutrients
  2. Vine spinach (basella) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170474/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.